Ranked #3 of 3 in Season 28•−0.8 vs season avg
When a sexual assault victim struggles to prove her case in court, Benson pursues a controversial strategy to make sure her voice is heard. A meeting with a jury consultant leads Benson down a path that threatens her partnership with Carisi.
Mariska Hargitay
Olivia Benson
Ice-T
Odafin 'Fin' Tutuola
Kelli Giddish
Amanda Rollins
Peter Scanavino
Dominick 'Sonny' Carisi Jr.
Aimé Donna Kelly
Renee Curry
Kevin Kane
Terry Bruno
Corey Cott
Jake Griffin
Michele Fazekas
Writer
Brenna Malloy
Director
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"Volition" is episode 1 of Law & Order: Special Victims Unit season 28. It scored 7.9/10 from 209 votes, ranking #3 of 3 episodes this season (season average 8.7). Directed by Brenna Malloy and written by Michele Fazekas, it aired on October 8, 2026.
